Building A Scalable And Secure Jitsi Infrastructure With Multi-Shard Architecture For Ailleron

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, seamless video communication has become critical to business success. Ailleron, a key player in their sector, required a next-generation Jitsi deployment that not only embodied their brand identity but also scaled effortlessly to meet variable workloads. Our mission was to architect a comprehensive solution leveraging multi-shard technology, advanced scaling mechanisms, and robust cloud automation to transform their video meeting experience.

The Challenge

Ailleron’s existing video conferencing system struggled with performance bottlenecks, inconsistent recording capabilities, and lacked the scalability needed for fluctuating user demands. They needed a fully branded Jitsi infrastructure optimized for Google Cloud with multi-shard support to handle high concurrency. Furthermore, seamless recording integration, cloud storage sync, and automated resource management were critical to support their operational efficiency.

Our Approach

To deliver a future-proof Jitsi solution for Ailleron, we adopted a systematic, modular approach focusing on scalability, automation, and security.

1. Jitsi Setup and Rebranding
   We installed the latest Jitsi version, fully rebranded to reflect Ailleron’s corporate identity, ensuring a consistent user experience across all touchpoints.

2. Multi-Shard Scaling on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
   Implemented multi-shard Jitsi infrastructure with multiple Jitsi Video Bridges (JVBs). Auto-scaling servers based on CPU usage dynamically create or destroy instances, optimizing resource usage.

3. Jibri Scaling with Docker-based Manual Scaling
   Deployed five virtual machines each hosting ten Jibri Docker containers, enabling parallel recording streams. We synchronized recordings directly with Google Cloud Storage buckets for reliable archival.

4. Turn Server Setup and JWT Token Security
   Configured a TURN server to improve connectivity across restrictive networks, and implemented JWT token authentication to secure meeting rooms against unauthorized access.

5. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Using Terraform
   Created reusable Terraform scripts to automate the provisioning of the multi-shard GCP environment, ensuring consistent and reproducible deployments.

6. REST API for Jibri Server Management
   Developed comprehensive REST API endpoints to enable event-driven Jibri scaling. Features include:

   • Creating and stopping recording servers
   • Retrieving the number of active Jibri servers
   • Integrating with Ailleron’s live banking application to dynamically manage load

7. Recording Metadata API and Webhook Integration
   Clients can provide a webhook URL, upon which the system pushes recording file URLs and metadata, streamlining content retrieval workflows.

8. Cloud Logging and Alert Configuration
   Implemented robust cloud logging with alerting to proactively monitor Jitsi services’ health, ensuring uptime and quick issue resolution.

The Result

Our tailored Jitsi solution empowered Ailleron with a highly scalable, secure, and brand-aligned video conferencing platform. The multi-shard architecture combined with automated Jibri scaling provides seamless performance even during peak demands, while cloud-integrated recording and real-time API management significantly enhanced operational agility and user experience. This future-ready system positioned Ailleron for sustained growth in digital collaboration.